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Job Title: Assembly Technician - Defense

Job Description

Join a dynamic team to perform sheet metal and composite assembly for the production of stealth aircraft, fighter jets, and military helicopters. You will engage in riveting, drilling, and countersinking tasks to install components and fasteners for the fuselage while ensuring the sealing of aircraft structures and components. Your role will also involve self-inspecting components and assemblies, including frames and skins, and performing rework when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform sheet metal and composite assembly for military aircraft production.
• Complete riveting, drilling, and countersinking tasks to install components and fasteners.
• Seal aircraft structures and components effectively.
• Self-inspect components and assemblies for quality assurance and perform rework when needed.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in aircraft structures.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and composite drilling.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, fuel, and hydraulics systems is ideal.
• Experience in sealing and fuel cell operations.
• Sheet metal repair capabilities.
• Flexibility on work shifts, primarily 1st or 2nd, and willingness to work mandatory the person, including some weekends.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy maintaining your clearance while working on the development of some of the militarys newest aircraft. Benefit from very good pay in a low-cost living area, and contribute to significant defense projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Palmdale,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.